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Nanotale - Typing Chronicles

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.

What works

  • Beautiful art and music
  • Innovative typing-based combat and puzzles
  • Engaging exploration and lore
  • Skill development and progression
  • Responsive and dedicated developers

Things to keep in mind

  • Presence of bugs and glitches
  • Some confusing navigation and quest markers
  • Shorter length compared to predecessor
  • Occasional frustrating gameplay moments
  • Limited social and multiplayer features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Song of the Deep

  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

  • WitchSpring R

  • Mages of Mystralia

  • The Bloodline

  • Death's Door

More violent

Games that feels like Nanotale - Typing Chronicles but with more combat and destruction

  • Hades II

  • Cinderia

  • Sands of Aura

  • Zombotron

  • Arboria

  • Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Nanotale - Typing Chronicles but with more leadership over others

  • Masters of Anima

  • The Wild at Heart

  • Battle Chasers: Nightwar

  • The Hand of Merlin

  • Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition

  • Adore

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Last update: 21/08/2026